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Iran, EU agree to continue talks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Following the Monday meeting between Iran and the European Union on the latest developments of Yemen in Brussels, the sides agreed to continue discussions in this format.

Iran, EU to hold 5th round of talks on Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The 5th round of talks between Iran and the European Union on the latest development in Yemen is slated to be held in Brussels later today.

INSTEX not to fulfill all of Iran’s expectations: Falahatpisheh

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iranian Parliament Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh said that the proposed financial channel of European countries, known as INSTEX, does not satisfy all expectations of Iran.

Iran, Europe hold join seminar on nuclear safety in Vienna

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – A joint Iran-EU workshop on nuclear safety was held in Vienna Wed., with a focus on Safety of Radioactive Waste Management Convention and it was attended by officials and experts from both sides.

EU to continue efforts to preserve Iran nuclear deal: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – European Union (EU) Foreign and Security Policy Chief Federica Mogherini on Tue. defended the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), saying that the EU is still striving for preserving the economic interests of Iran from the pact.

By: Hanif Ghaffari

What is not said about BREXIT!

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – The apparent confrontation between the government and the British Parliament over how to leave the EU continues. The BBC has dedicated one of its most recent reports to the latest developments in the subject. The BBC writes in this regard:

Iran, E3 to discuss INSTEX in Tehran today

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) –Tehran will be hosting on Tue. a fresh round of expert talks between Iranian experts and representatives from France, Germany, UK and EU about the implementation of the EU’s trade mechanism for Iran called INSTEX.

Expediency member:

Iran not to endorse FATF bills in exchange for EU’s INSTEX

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – A member of the Expediency Council, Gholamreza Mesbahi Moghadam, said the country would not endorse the FATF-related bills as a prerequisite for the EU’s trade mechanism INSTEX.

By: Hanif Ghaffari

Trump attack to the heart of Europe!

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump continues to oppose the EU. Four months later, the European Parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place.

Araghchi says Iran still unsure how INSTEX works

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Deputy FM Abbas Araghchi said before a JCPOA joint commission meeting on Wed. in Vienna that Iran is still unsure how EU’s trade mechanism INSTEX is going to help the country with its economic relations.

Norwegian plane takes off from Iran after 70 days

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – A Boeing commercial airliner that belongs to budget carrier Norwegian Air and was stuck in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz after an emergency landing in December, took off on Friday after 70 days, a Norwegian Air spokeswoman said on Friday.

By: Salman Parviz

INSTEX: EU assumes Iranians walking on banana leafs

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – After months of delay and despite the 2015 commitments of European leaders towards the Iran nuclear deal, the so-called E-3 (Germany, France and the UK) registered the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX). However, this special purpose vehicle (SPV) has no engine or driver and doesn’t conform with the trade and investment promises made in return for dramatic reduction in Iran’s nuclear program.

Leader warns of Europe’s attempts to ‘trick’ Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has warned Iranian officials not to be deceived by Europe, saying while "the US animosity is apparent, the Europeans are also practicing deception today."

Zarif to Europe:

Time to get wet if you want to swim against tide of US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has called on the European countries to take practical steps to reject US unilateralism, warning that Iran cannot fight for global security despite EU reluctance to seriously preserve the JCPOA.

By: Ramin Hossein Abadian

Warsaw circus: in the name of peace but in interest of terrorists

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – In his speech at the beginning of the Warsaw Summit, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz put forward a statement against the Islamic Republic of Iran and claimed that they want “stabilization of the region” and expressed concerns over Iran's activities.

France backs JCPOA once again

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – In reaction to Anti-Iranian and European remarks of the US Vice President Mike Pence, French Foreign Ministry emphasized that Paris still backs landmark nuclear deal inked between Iran and world’s major powers dubbed ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)’ in mid-July 2015.

EU after decreasing Iran’s self-sufficiency in defense: FM Spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said that there are some European groups which seek to reduce Iran’s self-sufficiency in the defense sector.

EU says to stick with JCPOA, defying US demand

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – European officials on Friday voiced strong support for the Iran nuclear deal, a day after US Vice President Pence demanded that the bloc’s major powers follow Washington in withdrawing from the agreement.

Full implementation of JCPOA, matter of EU’s priority: Mogherini

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said it is a matter of priority to European Union to keep implementing the Iran nuclear deal at full, adding “the Europeans follow their European priorities,” where their views diverge from those of US.

By: Giovanni Sorbello

Europe facing radical change

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Europe is in transition, a phrase we’ve heard repeatedly in recent years. The decline of the power of the traditional parties (conservative and social democrats) in United Europe and the increase of the votes of the parties and the nationalist and anti-Euro groups, and beyond that, confusion over European Union (EU) in confronting the current political and social phenomena, are all considered signs of the transition.

CBI governor defends joining FATF, warns of consequences otherwise

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Abdolnaser Hemmati, said Wednesday that joining the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) would be beneficial to Iran.

Envoy hopes INSTEX to be economically beneficial to Iran, EU

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Ambassador to The Hague, Alireza Jahangiri, voiced hope that the EU’s trade mechanism for Iran (INSTEX) would cover the economic interests of the two sides.

Expediency Council found no link between FATF bills, INSTEX: member

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – A member of the Expediency Council, Gholamreza Mesbahi, said the Council held a session today to study any possible connections between the four FATF-related bills and the EU’s trade mechanism for Iran (INSTEX).

FM spox:

Europe urged to pace implementation of INSTEX to show commitment

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi says 'INSTEX' – the long-awaited mechanism created for facilitating trade with Iran – has never been the Islamic Republic’s only option, but Tehran expects the Europeans to pace the implementation of the mechanism to show their commitment.

Iran’s missiles to land on adversaries like thunderbolts: Senior cleric

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami has warned against any aggression on Iran, saying that Iran’s ballistic missiles will land on the aggressors like thunderbolt.

Iranian FM urges EU to live up to its commitments under JCPOA

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called on Europe to comply with its commitments within the framework of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran’s amb. to UK:

Danish pharmaceutical company ‘Novo Nordisk’ ready to resume coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Danish multinational pharmaceutical company ‘Novo Nordisk’ has voiced readiness to resume its cooperation with Iran following the creation of EU’s trade mechanism to facilitate trade with Tehran in the face of US sanctions.